Episode 9: Facing And Forgiving Those Who Hurt You
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In "Facing And Forgiving Those Who Hurt You," the ninth episode of the Life After Ministry podcast, we’re invited into the world of Ryan and Lindsay Gentles. This couple's story is a journey of endings and new beginnings, marked by a decade of service and a departure that wasn't just a goodbye to a job, but to a community and a way of life.
How does one lead a family through the fog of unexpected unemployment and the heartache of leaving a church home? The Gentles confront these questions head-on, grappling with imposed silence and isolation. They share the challenges of explaining to their children why they wouldn't be returning to their church and how they worked through the bitterness that threatened to take root in their hearts.
This episode is not just a narrative of struggle, it's a testament to the power of forgiveness. Ryan's remarkable step of returning to those who let him go, offering forgiveness, and the freedom it brought to his heart, is a lesson in grace and bravery.
And amidst the turbulence, we hear of Ryan's creative spirit, giving birth to "Did Jesus Wear Undies?" — a question that encapsulates the need to find humor and humanity in the midst of life's storms. Join us for an episode filled with raw emotion, hard-won wisdom, and the kind of deep, soulful wrestle that reshapes lives.
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